DeAndre Hopkins: 'I love being here' in Houston

DeAndre Hopkins: 'I love being here' in Houston

Houston Texans standout wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins had nothing but positive thoughts about his status with the team and the city as he spoke to reporters covering his effort to build a playground at a Houston-area elementary school.

“Nuk” took the time to talk about his future with the Texans. He is entering the final season of his rookie contract. Both sides have expressed interest in getting an extension completed before the 2017 season starts.

DeAndre Hopkins on future with Texans, contract, says talks between team and his agent 'The city has embraced me. I love being here'

Later in the interview, Wilson also quoted Hopkins as saying, “I love playing for this team”.

Hopkins will be an unrestricted free agent after the 2017 season, but it’s clear both sides would prefer to get something done before it comes to that. Houston’s leading receiver is likely to command a contract similar to the five-year, $70 million deals signed by Dez Bryant and Demaryius Thomas recently.